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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STATE BARRY COMMISSION.
The Introduction of 0leniargarine
Seriously Checked.

The dairy interests of the state were at one
time threatened with irreparable injury by
the competition of oleagineous products
which were being generally introduced into
our markets. AS Il measure OF protection to
this important and rapidly growing industry
of our people, the legislature of 1885 enacted
law prohibiting 'the sale or manufacture of
unhealthy Or adulterated dairy products" a
commissioner and assistant authorized by the
law were appointed 10 inforce it's provisions:
The very interesting report of the commits
siOner Will advise you of his proceedings and
experience in the discharge of his duties. AS
was expected, he encountered the energetic
opposition OF manufacturers and dealers in
the fraudulent product, who attacked the law
in the courts and by every possible device
sought to defeat its execution. The commits
sloner and his able assistant, however, were
interchangeable and persistent, and as q result
of their efforts the base fabrcatiOns sold as
pure dairy products are substantially expelled
from the state. 1t is estimated that the i'm
ports Of oleomargarine for the past year have
not exceeded 100000 pounds. while for the
year preceding it was fully ,0000 pounds;
and as a consequence the genuine product of
the dairy has sold at from to cents per
pound better prices. The public has been
the victim Of various impositionS practiced in
different departments of its industry, but [
think it will be admitted that the ingenuity of
epraved human genius has eliminated in
the production OF oleonargarine and it's kin
dred denominations.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
UNNECESSARY OFFICES.
Published AZ riculturaI Statistics
Not NOBLE Their Cos

Frequent examination is necessary to pre-
vent the retention of offices which have
ceased to be necessary or useful. judge the
Office of state land agent to be now such an
one. 1t seems to me, also, that the prepare
ton and distribution of authoritative docu-
ments, books or circulars, regarding the adj
vantages of Minnesota. hitherto done by q
board of immigration and a secretary, can
now be more properly and economically
placed in charge of the secretary of state.
Referring to the requirement that the state
shall make an enumeration of its inhabitants
again in 1855, and to the fact that the United
States will nov pay one-half the expense OF a
census taken at that time, if il contain the
same matter taken in the same manner as the
federal census, / recommend to your conSid-
Grafton the susi ension of the annual oollec-
ton and publication OF agricultural statistics,
with the view to make in 1880 complete
census which will furnish reliable means for
comparison, in all respects, with that OF the
United States in 1890. Our published statis-
tics are becoming less and less trustworthy.
1 doubt if they are now worth their cost.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

supply these wants and to reimburse the cities
of ST. PBul and Minneapolis for the amount
advanced as above stated.
was also appealed to for aid at q later date
by citizens of Swift and Polk counties. who
suffered from a similar visitation. My re-
spouse was an assurance that l would pre-
sent the matter to this legislature, with
recommendation that their necessities receive
such favorable consideration IS may be ac-
corded in the case of the Marshall county
sufferers. The facts in these cases as they
will be presented to you will appeal strongly
to your sympathy, and 1 ask for them your
prompt consideration, and such generous ac-
ton in the way of relief for these stricken
people as their nndoubted necessities should
command
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pms; pms and recommendations IL this regard

tons and recommendations ia this regard
when commend to your favor.
AN interesting feature of the adjutant
generals report is an exhibit Of the work
or THAT department in the prosecution of SOL
diers claims for pension. During the past
nVe years it has prosecuted 1.572 claims of
thls character, secured the allowance of $40,
representing monthly pension of S7.113.4 3
ana arrears of pension of $50, 969,47, without
the cost of a dollar to the claimants AS an
agency through which our disabled veterans
may secure without cost recognition of their
rlgnts from the general government, the adj
jutant generals office renders Invaluable
service
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

service would be made dependent upon their
good conduct and manifest disposition to
abandon evil ways, it would stimulate the
better instincts of their nature, and they
would go forth again among their fellowmen,
hopeful and determined, rather than despair
ing and reckless.
An adoption of this policy would involve
such notifications in the penal code as would
permit indeterninate sentences and provide
for conditional discharges from the institu-
ton. 1t has been tried in other states with
most gratifying results.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

from the advisory relations it has sustained
towards them. An important service re-
Gently inaugurated by this board has been
the adoption of unifom system of account
ing by the several state institutions. The
tables prep ared by the secretary of the board.
as published in the report, show at glance
the per capita cost of maintenance of in
mates in each institution, and a division of
such cost among the several items OF expense
incurred. l commend to your considerable
attention the review of the work of the board
NO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
DIR AINAG E.
The Action of the Red River Conn
mission Commended.

A public meeting held at Crookston on the
Sth of last month in the interest of the drain
age of the Red river valley, requested me by
resolution to ''call your attention to the mr.
gent need of careful and judicious legislation
upon the subject of drainage; also upon the
justice and necessity of a very liberal appro-
priation from the state to open up the OBJ
structed river channels of this (tha) section,
and of the wisdom of the state lending her
credit TO forward the scheme" While
willingly comply with this request to the ex-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
INSANE HOSPITALS.
The Two Hospitals in a Healthy
Tecuaiary Condition.

At the end of the last fiscal year there ware
1,4?9 patients under treatment in the two
sane hospitals of the state, S74 at st. Peter
and 6O5 at Roshestcr, an increase Of 2Ss sine
the last biennial report of the trustees. There
was expended for the maintenance OF the in
sane $223. 9O5.71 i'll 1885 and S22S, 696.97 in
1856, and for new structures and improve
ments at the two institutions S1l2,674.41 for
the two years.
The estimated requirements for the next
biennial period are as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
st. Peter. Rochester.
New doubled detached



The extension contemplated IN these esti
mates will give maximum capacity for the
care OF 2,0C0 patients, sufficient to meet
probable requirements for three years to
come. It is assumed that the third hospital,
the location of which is provided for in chap
ter 161 of the general laws of 1855, will be
available for occupancy in part by the time
this class of population shall exceed the
number stated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STATE DEBT.
Its Reduction in Two Years Nearly
Half Million.

The Indebtedness of the state is represented
by the following issues of bonds:
Railroad adjustment bonds, is
sue of 1881, due i'll twenty
and redeemable in ten years,
AZ per cent. ................ So, 965, 1000 90
Revenue bonds, issue of 1883, re-
deemable at the pleasure of
the state, AZ per cent. 61,000 90
Total. Observation-Disclosures. S4,O26, 600 90
The state debt has been reduced in two
years S451, 000 by the redemption OF $4,000
OF revenue bonds and the cancellation of
S322, 900 OF adjustment bonds held by the in
ternal Improvement land fund The balance
OF the revenue bonds, S6l.0G0, will be re-
deemed from the revenues of the current ifs
cal year. The internal Improvement land
fund is practically sinking fund for the re-
demption OF the railroad adjustment bonds
That fund now holds securities TO the amount
of 81. 52S. 627. The balance OF lands belonging
to this fund will, when sold add more than a
million dollars to this accumulation and thus
reduce the state debt without taxation to less
than 81, 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STEAM BOILER INSPECTION

The report of the board of inspectors of
steam boilers and steam vessels, herewith
transmitted, exhibits as result of its work
since the passage of the law creating the
board, the inspection of rs steam vessels and
$3.50 steam boilers. of which latter 81 were
condemned and 315 ordered to be repaired;
395 chief engineer licenses were issued, 1.4S7
assistant and 3,355 special. But one boiler
explosion is reported, resulting in the loss of
one life. The average loss of life from such
cause prior to the passage Of the law is stated
by the report to have been eight, thus clearly
demonstrating the utility of the service. The
law needs some amendment. the character of
which will be suggested by the inspectors in
a future communication.
INSURANCE STATISTICS.
The report of the insurance commissioner
gives valuable information, and contains
manY practical suggestions respecting the
insurance business transacted in the state.
Its aggregate in 1856 was: Risks written,
1908 S29 3S4; premiums received, 81. 40, 3lS. 19;
losses paid, Sl,26S, $3.50. The companies
paid in taxes and fees to the state SCI, 705. 70
in 1885, and S75, 0S9.5T in 1886.
LOGS AND LUMBER.
The several surveyors general report the
following statistics respecting the lumber in
tereStS of the state:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
VARIOUS MATTERS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The repor. OF the secretars of the State
Historical society shows for the organization
gratifying condition OF prosperity. Its
library now numbers -, rs volumes. and its
collection of historical and archaeological
relics have received large and valuable ac-
cesions during the past two years. The in
terestiug details OF the report will repay
neruSol
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
FISH COMMISSION.

The fish commission have distributed o.
S13,147 fish and IA, 900 eggs in the waters
Of the state during the past two years. These
include the most desirable species of food
fishes adapted to our lakes and streams. The
work of the commission has been prosecuted
inteligently, and, as indicated by it's report
with results of Il highly satisfactory charac-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The Institution Conn nm ended to the
Legislature,s Fostering Cure.

Under the provisions of chapter 146, of the
General Laws of 1885, which provides for the
establishing and conducting of a state school
for neglected and dependent children. there
has been established aud recently set in OPP
Grafton in the city of Owatonna an institution
of the char Ger contemplated. An eligible
site, including 100 acres OF land, was donated
by the city, upon which have been erected
three cottages, furnishing accommodations
for about sixty pupils. Toe school is in
charge of Prof G. y. Merrill rs superinten-
dent, q gentleman of peculiar qualifications
for the position, who has had much expert
ence in the same line of duty in connection
with the state public school of Michigan.
While the buildings were constructed at
cost within the appropriation OF $50, OU0, that
sum was insufficient to furnish them and
provide for current expenses of the inStitu-
ton until such time when the legislature
could make further appropriations for its
use. The deficiency has been supplied, how
ever. by the citizens of Owatonna, VINO gen.
erously advanced $4,000 for the purpose indi-
Gated. An early appropriation will be asked
for their reimbursement.
The report Of the commissioners will ad-
wise you of all details respecting the location
OF the institution. the construction and equip
ment OF its buildings and the organization of
the school. | heartily and confidently COM
mend to your fostering care this young insti-
tuition, believing that in the near future it
will demonstrate its great possibilities for
good. As a most worthy public charity, as
certain agency of moral reform and as an
undoubted measure of public economy, the
state public school asks for your generous
consideration.
The estimate of appropriations required
for the immediate future of the Institution
are as follows:
For current expenses balance of fiS-
Cal year 1881. ST,UOO
For reimbursement of citizens of Owa-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND.
Figures Showing the Financial
Status of the Institution.

The administration of that most beneficent
public charity, the state institute for defective
children, embracing the schools for the deaf
and dumb, for the blind and for the feeble
minded. is characterized, as heretofore. by
ability, efficiency and an intelligent economy.
During the past year there have been in at
tendance l57 pupils in the school for the deaf
and dumb, 36 in that for the blind, and rs in
that for the feeble-Ininded. For admission to
the latter there are now on file 20 applications
in excess of accommodations furnished by
the present buildings, and the board OF di-
rectors therefore ask for an appropriation
for their enlargement. The estimates sub
mitted for further appropriations are us fol-
lows:
For construction and furnishing Gus
todal buildings, school for feeble
minded NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIS, 600
For completion of present building,
laundry, boiler house, steam heat
ing, etc. Observation-Disclosures. $1,000
For purchase of land Observation-Disclosures. $500
For current expenses, 1888. $4,000
For current expenses, 1883. ...... $4,000
1Otdl. oh i,0UU
Disbursements on account of the institute
the past two years were:
Additional building, Predetermined $50, 600 90
Additional buildng,dea and dumb 10000 90
REPAIRS, etc....-..--.. -..---.... 4,U0O w
Current expenses, 1885. 60, 929 2S
Current expenses 1856. ........... 1857 50
Total. Observation-Disclosures. STE, 591 SO
Full information respecting the organiza-
tion work and requirements of these schools
is furnished by the reports OF their respective
superintendent and the board of directors.
A continuance of the liberal policy the STATE
has heretofore exercised toward this insti-
tute | believe to be warranted by the char
acter and the results of its work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

Total. ....S2,7 67, LOG S3354,97I
The enrolment in the public schools was
225,215 III 1885 and 243.059 in 1856.
The state university had 30 students in
1885 and 406 in 1856. Under the able admin
istratlon of President Northrop the univer
sity is making substantial progress in all re-
spectS Its efficiency is, however, somewhat
impaired b. the lack of buildings required in
some of its departments. The wants of the
institution in this respect are fully set forth
in the report of the board of regents. Addi-
tonal appropriations to the amount of S150,-
GOO are required to provide structures needed,
and the regents make an earnest appeal to
your body for that sum. II must be the pol
icy OF the state 10 make her university a
complete institution, and one that will COM
pare with the best of its class in the country.
1t cannot reach the rank of those after which
it is modelled unless thoroughly equipped in
all its parts. The legislature has heretofore
responded promptly to the wants of the uni
verSty and do not doubt it will do so in the
present case 1t is the judgment of the re-
gents, as expressed to me, that the appropri-
alton might be distributed over a period of
three years. or $4,000 per annum, without
embarrassment to the university. There was
expended for new buildings during the past
year the sum of $4,000.
For current expenses $4,000 per annum
will be required Tor the ensuing two years.
The high schools of the state have increased
to SO and their enrolment to 3.l95. In the
character of their work and results accom-
plished these schools have made much pro-
gress and give ample promise for the future.
The normal schools have increased their en-
rollment until the capacity of the Mankato
and St. Cloud buildings has become INSULT
cient for the accommodation of the pupils in
attendance, and appropriations are asked for
their enlargement.
The requirements of the three schools, in
addition to the annual appropriations for their
support, as reported by the board, are as
follows.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
CORR ECTI0NS AND CHARITIES
Valuable Information on Charita.
bic. Penal and RefOrmatOry Insti-


The report of the board of corrections aud
charities contains much valuable information
and makes important Recommendations re-
specting the charitable. penal and reforma-
tory institutions of the state. A perusal of
the report will show that most valuable SER
vice has been rendered by the board in its
efforts TO improve the methods obtaining in
the management of county iails, poor houses
and reformarores, and that our state insti-
tptions IS well have received much benefit
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

Totals. ............ $4,000 $4,000 47.T0O
The Winona school also asks an appropra-
ton fof a ladies home but no estimate of it's
cost is given. The normal schools sustain a
prominent and most important relation to our
educational system, and should command in
the future, as in the past, the fostering care
of the state. Their necessities increase with
the development of the commonwealth, and
their requirements should receive such lib
eral consideration as is bestowed upon all our
state institutions.
Expenditures for permanent improvements
and repairs were at st. Cloud SCI, 50055 and
at Winoua 81, 4S0. IS.
The enrolment was:
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tent Of commanding the subject 10 ro,,r con.

tent of commencing the subject to your con-
sideration, | am p 'evented f. ON making the
full recommendations desired by reason OF the
inhiDitions of the constitution. Section 10 of
article of the constitution provides that
1.-THE credit of the state shall never be given
or loaned in aid of any individual, association
or corporation" and section of the same
article prohibits the state from contracting
'sany debts for works of internal improve
ment,'' or becoming "a party in carrying on
such works except in cases when grants of
land or other property shall have been made
to the state specially dedicated by the grant
to specific purposes etc. While it seems
to be clear therefore, that the constitution
stands in the wax of such state aid to this
project as its promoters seek, there are con-
siderations that strongly commend it 10 public
favor and to such Endorsement by the state
as MAJ be coustitutonally given. Careful
surveys and estimates show that q moderate
expenditure made in opening and deepening
the natural water courses of the Red river
valley. will not only reclaim and make valu-
able large areas which are now swamps, but
will give system OF natural drainage TO the
lands of a lar portion of the valley
which are now liable in wet seasons to be
rendered almost useless for cultiva-
ton. Included in this area are large tracts
of land when have been conveyed to the
state by tle general government as swamp
lands given to the state for the very purpose
us specified IN he congressional grant itself of
providing the means for their drainage. The
state, however, instead of devoting these
lands to that purpose, has granted them as
gratuity 10 corporations TO encourage the
building of railroads III sections of the state
remote from where they are locatt d. If these
lands were now available for the purpose for
which they were granted By congress, the
means would be AT hand for the prosecution
of the contemplated work. The state has
diverted them to other purposes and has re-
celNGI benefit from them ThrOu Fl the aid
Trey have given in the development of OTHER
portions of the state. 1t is this which gives
an appearance of equty to the claim the
valley Of the red river presents in this matter.
The appropriation of portion OF the inter
nal improvement fund which is biennally
distributed to aid in the construction of roads
and bridges could very properly be devoted to
drainage PURPOSES as herein contemplated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

Totals. ....... 656,O5l,060 623,976, rs
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
Feet LOGS Scaled

!. 1856.
$40 129. 800. $50
$50 322, 300, $50
900 111.150, 900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-16
Personal.


Miss Mary Simmons is visiting in Roa-
nOke.
Judge Jno. W. Kennedy of Wheeling Is
in town.
Mrs. Henry W. Crittenden is visiting
friends in Michigan.
Miss Amelia Davenport returned Satur-
day from Norwood Institute, Washington
DC.
DIR. J. V. Simmons is home, for few
days, from Roanoke, where he is engaged
in business.
Mrs. Mai. Kearsley returned Tuesday
night from visit to her daughters in Knox
vile, Tennessee.
Miss Annie Hughes has returned from a
protracted visit to her brothers in Roanoke
and Staunton, Va.
Mr.. r. b. Hill, for some time past a CON-
positor on the West TTrginia Democrat, left
on Tuesday for New York City.
Among the graduates at Fairfax Hall,
Winchester, last week, we find the name OF
Miss Rebekah Strider of this county.
Mr.. J. Emmner, Jr., of Washington, d.
c., patentee of the Emmner Telephone,
was in town on Saturday and Sunday last.
Misses Jennie Brenneman and Lulu Hig-
inbotham returned to their homes in this
county from Hagerstown Seminary last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs David We'll, Miss Daisy
and Masters Carl and Solomon, with their
new horse and phetOn, paid Mr.. VIM.
Kahn, the Clothier, visit Sunday last
Spirit.
Among the pupils of Capt. w. II. Ka-
ble's Academy at Staunton who received
certificates of distinction and proficiency
we find the name of Edwin Sloan, brother
of Mr.. J. D. Sloan of the milling Store. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-16
Circuit Court.


The following jury cases were disposed OF
last week:
In the case of VIM. McAbee VS.. b. u o.
Railroad. d. B. Lucas for plaintiff, Geo,
BAYLOR for defendant, the verdict was for
only S2j instead of $4,000 asked. A mo-
ton for a new trial.
d. :. Hughes, Trustee, vs.. Jas. II. Conk-
Ign. Lucas for plaintiff; Baylor for de-
PENDANT. Verdict for plaintiff for S95.49.
Thomas West vs.. 0. NJ. Lucas. Melon
aid for plaintiff; Lucas for defendant
Verdict for plaintiff.
In the case of the HarPcr's Ferry Mill
Co. vs.. Thos. II. Savory and John f. Quig'
lev. a petition was filed by defendants and
case removed to L. S Circuit Court, now
in session at Parkersburg. Trapnell and
Travers for plaintiff; Butt and Lucas fol-
defendants.
Judge Beckwith appointed Mr.. 5. W.
Washington a Commissioner in Chancery
rice Mai. q. w. T. Kearsley resigned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-06-16
Suntnte Tours.

Excursion Tickets to Deer Park, Oakland,
Mountain Lake Park, and all the other IA
nous Summer Resorts and Medicinal
Springs in Maryland, Pennsylvania, the
Virginias and North Carolina, are now on
sale at all principal stations along the line
of the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. These
tickets are valid for return passage until
October 3lst, and are good for stop-over
privileges both going and returning. b. 4
0. Ticket Agents at minor stations will Sc
cure Excursion Tickets for passengers de-
string to take trains at such stations, prOvi'
ded application is made few days in adj
vance.